The Social Democrats won the elections in Sweden, according to the first projections, obtaining 28% of the votes. This result represents a significant victory for the moderate left party that governed the country for much of the last decades.
The Swedish far-right, which had expectations of growth according to recent polls, obtained results below what was predicted. This disappointing performance contrasts with the trend seen in other European countries in recent elections.
The most likely scenario for governing the country is the formation of a left-wing coalition. The Social Democrats will likely need partners to achieve a majority in parliament and form a stable government.
Sweden thus joins other Nordic countries where left or center-left parties remain in power, at a time when several European countries have witnessed significant growth of extremist political forces.
